contexts

NOUN

framework, circumstances

Synonyms

STRONGEST

background situation text

STRONG

ambience conditions connection lexicon relation substance vocabulary

WEAK

frame of reference

Example Sentences

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Christian symbols were lifted from church contexts and recirculated through popular culture, including fashion, in new ways.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

It has effectively debilitated us from being able to enforce it in most contexts we’ve used it in in the past.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

Agents need to understand complex contexts and communicate across fragmented systems to carry out business decisions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

But an Ofcom spokesperson added it had worked closely with Apple and other services to ensure the rules "can be applied in a variety of contexts in order to ensure users are protected".

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Hamilton had played the same role in both contexts.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis